Biography

Marie Lynch is a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, where she is a member of the Medical Negligence and Healthcare and the Product Liability practice groups. Marie concentrates her practice in the defense of medical malpractice actions, representing hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Marie is a careful listener, working to allay her clients’ concerns while coaching them through the legal process and preparing them for the courtroom. She is known for her attention to detail and integrity.

Prior to joining Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, Marie worked at a civil litigation defense firm in Chicago. This afforded her extensive experience defending clients through all stages of litigation.

Marie is also experienced in the representation of automotive manufacturers and product manufacturers in the defense of product liability actions. She is a litigator in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, and Will counties, and able to represent clients in other general tort litigation.

Respected by her peers, Marie has earned recognition in the legal community. She was selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022, and in Best Lawyers of America: Ones to Watch in 2021-2025.

Since sixth grade, Marie wanted to be a lawyer. Marie attended Marquette University, where she graduated summa cum laude in the pre-law scholars’ program. She earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where was the lead articles editor of the law journal, was named moot court student of the year, and received a CALI award in advocacy.

Practices

Medical Negligence and Healthcare
General Trial Practice
Product Liability

Memberships & Affiliations

• Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Moot Court Coach, Loyola University Chicago School of Law First Amendment Moot Court Team, 2014-2017

Awards

• Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2021-2025
• Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition in 2016-2018, 2020-2022

Publications

• “Practice Tips, Techniques, and Advice for Young Attorneys From Young Attorneys,” Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Defense Update: Young Lawyers Division, February 2015

News

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, Kansas City, August 15, 2024
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-six Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® lists. In addition, Partners Michael W. Drumke and Gary C. Pinter were recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective practice areas.

September 26, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Duly Health and Care Charitable Fund Fundraiser
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP and partners Elizabeth A. Bruer, Marie K. Lynch, and Jessica Levitt Acuna are proud to sponsor the "Care Affair Uncorked" fundraiser hosted by the Duly Health and Care Charitable Fund on October 7 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, August 17, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-five Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.

March 21, 2023
Nickels, Lynch and Fahrenbach Obtain Defense Verdict in High-Stakes Medical Negligence Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Timothy G. Nickels, Marie K. Lynch and Katherine R. Fahrenbach obtained a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, an anesthesiologist, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

August 18, 2022
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Thirty-nine Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.

Chicago, January 5, 2022
Four Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associates Named Partner
Three practice in the Chicago office, while the fourth practices in the St. Louis office.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, August 19, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

Chicago, February 2, 2021
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 25 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 12 attorneys have been named n to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list and 13 have been named to the Illinois Rising Stars list.